To save client costs, translation agency uses CAT (Computer-Aided Translation) tools to ensure that customer get the best possible translation price and solution, which is cost-effective and of high quality.

Only human translator can precisely decide about the right context of a text. All translations of translation agency Baltic Media are done and edited by human beings.

How are the rates calculated for the services provided by Nordic - Baltic translation company Baltic Media Ltd

The translation rates in the translation market tend to differ and therefore you should not be afraid to ask questions as this is the only way to achieve high quality translation service provision and understanding between the client and supplier in the long term.

In accordance with the standard accepted in the industry, rates for translationandlocalization services are calculated in two ways according to:

number of words, or

number of standard pages (one standard page is 1800 characters with spaces or 1500 characters without spaces).

Generally, the price is determined by the word count in the source text (original); however, it is not always possible. If the text is only available as a hard copy, it is handwritten, etc. the price may be calculated by the word count in target text (translation).

Rates depend on how common the particular language is (the more uncommon the language in the respective market, the higher the rate), the complexity of the source text, for instance, fiction would require special adaptation (higher rate would be applied), whether a layout design is required (higher rate would apply), etc.

The rates are also subject to the terms of delivery. It should be noted that a professional translator can make a quality translation of approximately 5 standard pages per day. Urgent translations shall be subject to an express service rate, which ranges from 50% to 100% and is charged in addition to the regular service rate. For regular clients we provide express translations without extra charge.

Discounts for translation services apply if the number of pages exceeds 50.

Price of Interpreting

Interpreting services are charged on an hourly basis. The price is set for full hours determining additional rate for passive interpreting, e.g., time spent by the interpreter on the location when active interpreting does not take place. In addition, the travelling, accommodation and other associated costs shall also be calculated. When ordering simultaneous interpreting service, please note that the interpreting is usually provided by two interpreters who take turns interpreting for 20-30 minutes each.

Price of Language Courses

The price for language tuition is set per number of academic hours (45 minutes) held. To find out the total price for an open-type language training course, please visit http://www.valodukursi.lv/eng/

Choose to save by applying for tuition in morning or day groups, or taking the advantage of our special offers. The price quote for tuition of corporate customers is prepared on the basis of the customer's needs regarding the frequency of lessons, venue, and length of the course.

The course fee includes all the study materials necessary and for the tuition that takes place in the premises of Baltic Media Ltd – free tea, coffee and snacks.

For subtitle translationthe price is determined according to the word count in the source text. However, for the transcription and timing draw-up services the price is set on the basis of an hourly tariff.

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